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(More customer reviews)All in all this is a very good product.Does what it says it will do.
Mine is mounted on a V2 Powerdrive unit. A few things about this unit could be changed.For example the PAUSE/Hold for 2 seconds OFF button when held for 2 seconds only turns the remote off. It does not turn off the prop or autopilot or other features which will continue to operate even as the unit is taken out of the water.I contacted Minn-Kota directly and they confirmed this at their support site. Do not know if they will respond to this.My recommedation was to change the firmware (if possible) to send turn off commands to all I-Pilot functions as the remote is powered off / or change the manual to BOLDLY state that the remote off button does not turn the unit off.
When I trolled past a large Lund boat which had (I don't know what on board) my I-Pilot started to operate independently of my remote.It would swing violenty to left when I pushed the left remote button briefly. Then it would swing violently to the right when I briefly pressed the right button.The prop would not turn off with the remote.I had to completely remove power from the unit to regain control and by then I had drifted far enough away from the Lund.Do NOT know if this was cause and effect but it has not happened since. I contacted Minn-Kota regarding this event and I believe was not taken seriously.
When the Powerdrive with I-Pilot is connected to the battery it draws about .3amps all the time even when the unit is powered off. I believe this would be so that it can be in contact with the GPS satellites all the time.I have to disconnect the unit from the battery except when I am on the water and using it.
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Product Description:
i-Pilot Accessory for PowerDrive V2
Upgrade your PowerDrive V2 with the revolutionary new i-Pilot wireless trolling system accessory, which uses GPS technology to control and steer your boat for you.At the push of a button, i-Pilot lets you stay on a fishing spot, store and retrace productive trolling paths, or take full command of speed and steering.All with wireless, GPS precision.
Record A Track
Simply push the Record button and fish along your desired course. i-Pilot will store that track to memory (up to three separate tracks) and retrace it automatically with its playback features.
Spot-Lock
Spot-Lock works like an electronic anchor. Choose up to three separate spots for i-Pilot to remember, and at the push of a button, it will correct for wind or current to hold you in place. Spot-Lock Recall lets you return to your spot later, from up to a quarter mile away.
CoPilot and Cruise Control
With our legendary CoPilot functions, you can control speed, steering, prop on/off and high-speed bypass from your i-Pilot wireless remote, leaving you free to fish from anywhere on the boat. i-Pilot's cruise control function gives you unparalleled bait presentaiton by maintaining your actual on-the-water GPS speed and allowing you to adjust your speed in 1/10-mile-per-hour increments.
Advanced AutoPilot
Simply point your trolling motor in the direction you want to head and activate Advanced AutoPilot. i-Pilot will keep you on your heading and deliver you there with GPS accuracy, while compensating for wind, waves, current or drift.
Product : MINN KOTA I-PILOT FOR POWERDRIVE V2
Manufacturer : MINN KOTA
Manufacturer Part No: 1866210
UPC : 029402033652
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